Big Nose Collection

Long nose monkey yawning, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) or long-nosed monkey, known as the bekantan in Indonesia, is a reddish-brown arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose

Proboscis monkeys : mom and child. Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) or long-nosed monkey, known as the bekantan in Indonesia, is a reddish-brown arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose

Osage, Big Nose, Osage Women, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w / c on ledger paper)
869715 Osage, Big Nose, Osage Women, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w/c on ledger paper) by Howling Wolf (1849-1927); 20x31.5 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Portrait of Peasant, 17th century (oil on board)
6198089 Portrait of Peasant, 17th century (oil on board) by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38) (attr.to); 8.5x6.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee

"Their visages too were peculiar. ". from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving
3100471 " Their visages too were peculiar.". from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Untitled, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1800 (coloured engraving)
NCO256300 Untitled, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

George Sand (1804-76) (oil on canvas)
CHW253938 George Sand (1804-76) (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Chawton House Library, Hampshire, UK; (add.info)

Plate 74. 3 Parisian Types "I can tell you are of noble birth
CSM74767 Plate 74.3 Parisian Types " I can tell you are of noble birth.... I have the eye for it" from Charivari magazine, published by Aubert & Co

Head of an Old Man, c. 1525 (oil on panel)
3619030 Head of an Old Man, c.1525 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 44x34.5 cm; Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; Photo eFine Art Images; Netherlandish

Joseph Tartini, engraved by Carlo Calcinotto (fl. 1763), c. 1763 (engraving)
DEC418564 Joseph Tartini, engraved by Carlo Calcinotto (fl.1763), c.1763 (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); 23.2x15.9 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Osages, Big Nose, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w / c on ledger paper)
869714 Osages, Big Nose, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w/c on ledger paper) by Howling Wolf (1849-1927); Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac with Roxanne and the Death of Christian, c
CHT198408 Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac with Roxanne and the Death of Christian, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Michael Arne (1740-86), c. 1762-83 (oil on canvas)
DEC84583 Portrait of Michael Arne (1740-86), c.1762-83 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); 74.9x62.2 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Caricature of a Man with a Snuff Box, c. 1858 (charcoal heightened with white chalk
877317 Caricature of a Man with a Snuff Box, c.1858 (charcoal heightened with white chalk on blue wove paper) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 58.8x33 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

Arnaud-Guillaume, Baron de Barbazan, from Portraits des grands hommes
STC422623 Arnaud-Guillaume, Baron de Barbazan, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres, et sujets memorables de France, grave et imprimes en couleurs, published by Pierre Blin, 1786-92

Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac and the Duel at the Hotel de Bourgogne, c
CHT198409 Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac and the Duel at the Hotel de Bourgogne, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

John Tradescant the Younger with Roger Friend and a Collection of Exotic Shells
1217368 John Tradescant the Younger with Roger Friend and a Collection of Exotic Shells, 1645 (oil on canvas) by Critz, Thomas de (1607-53) (attr)

Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac with Roxanne, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT198407 Postcards depicting Cyrano de Bergerac with Roxanne, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Christopher, Margrave of Baden, 1511 (woodcut)
5858436 Christopher, Margrave of Baden, 1511 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 17.2x10.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Jacques de Molay (c. 1243-1314) Master of the Knights Templars (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR175969 Jacques de Molay (c.1243-1314) Master of the Knights Templars (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Proboscis monkey, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) or long-nosed monkey, known as the bekantan in Indonesia, is a reddish-brown arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), caricature, 1860s (engraving)
XZO76597 Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), caricature, 1860s (engraving) by Pilotell, Georges Labadie (1844-1918); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Alfonso V the Magnanimous, King of Aragon, (Alfonso I of Naples and Sicily) (1396-1458) c
XAM74804 Alfonso V the Magnanimous, King of Aragon, (Alfonso I of Naples and Sicily) (1396-1458) c.1450 (panel) by Neapolitan School, (15th century); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy (1371-1419) (panel)
XAM74800 John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy (1371-1419) (panel) by Netherlandish School (16th century); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The wife of a dignitary at the court of King Henry VIII, 1534 (oil on panel) (pair
XAM72442 The wife of a dignitary at the court of King Henry VIII, 1534 (oil on panel) (pair of 72441) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); diam: 11.8 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Louis XI (1423-83) (oil on panel)
BAL3964 Louis XI (1423-83) (oil on panel) by French School, (17th century); State Collection, France; French, out of copyright

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"Embracing the Beauty of Big Noses: A Journey Through Art and Nature" Long nose monkey yawning, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia: Witness the captivating yawn of a long-nosed monkey in its natural habitat. These unique creatures remind us that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Proboscis monkeys: mom and child. Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia: Explore the heartwarming bond between a mother proboscis monkey and her little one. Their distinctive noses are not only striking but also serve important purposes in their daily lives. Osage, Big Nose, Osage Women, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w/c on ledger paper): Step back in time to witness an exquisite portrayal of Osage women with prominent features that celebrate their heritage and individuality. Portrait of Peasant, 17th century (oil on board): Delve into the world of art as this portrait captures the essence of a peasant's life through his expressive big nose—a symbol of resilience and character. "Their visages too were peculiar. " from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving: Discover how literature has embraced diversity throughout history as Washington Irving highlights unique facial features like big noses to add depth to his characters' personalities. Untitled published by Hannah Humphrey, 1800 (coloured engraving): Dive into an intriguing artwork where big-nosed individuals take center stage—proving that unconventional beauty can captivate our imagination. George Sand (1804-76) (oil on canvas): Celebrate renowned author George Sand whose unapologetic confidence shines through her portrait featuring her distinctively large nose—an embodiment of self-expression breaking societal norms. Plate 74. 3 Parisian Types "I can tell you are of noble birth".